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ABRAHAM: Yes and no. In asking for His [[strength]] are you allowing the release of your own [[understanding]] in exchange for His? In this asking there is an opening within your [[soul]] to receive His [[divine]] [[guidance]]. In the asking there is [[faith]], faith that might not otherwise be there. You have made your [[petition]] to Father and are assuming His [[strength]] will indeed be there. In your spiritual search and [[understanding]] of new [[concepts]] there comes a new [[confidence]] and [[courage]] to live the divine will, to make your spiritual [[choices]] without [[interference]] from the [[ego]]. Prayer is for the [[change]] in your own [[thinking]]. Father's [[strength]] is always there, yes, but are you always open to [[receive]] it? Is this helping? (Yes it does very much.) Another question?

ABRAHAM: Yes and no. In asking for His [[strength]] are you allowing the release of your own [[understanding]] in exchange for His? In this asking there is an opening within your [[soul]] to receive His [[divine]] [[guidance]]. In the asking there is [[faith]], faith that might not otherwise be there. You have made your [[petition]] to Father and are assuming His [[strength]] will indeed be there. In your spiritual search and [[understanding]] of new [[concepts]] there comes a new [[confidence]] and [[courage]] to live the divine will, to make your spiritual [[choices]] without [[interference]] from the [[ego]]. Prayer is for the [[change]] in your own [[thinking]]. Father's [[strength]] is always there, yes, but are you always open to [[receive]] it? Is this helping? (Yes it does very much.) Another question?

===='''''[[Adversity]]''''', '''''[[Joy]]'''''====

===='''''[[Adversity]]''''', '''''[[Joy]]'''''====

MIRIAM: Abraham, this is kind of a leftover question. In your lesson I think from last week you said that [[mortals]] learn in times of [[adversity]]; it makes us stretch and [[grow]]. Your lesson this evening especially [[touches]] me in my [[life]] because of [[problems]] I have had. I was [[diagnosed]] with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manic_depression manic depression] in my early twenties. They were like places that were rocks that I couldn't get around. I always felt like it was me being lead [[spiritually]]. By [[choice]] I wouldn't choose to work through those things, but something within just made me get around them to where I got off the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium Lithium] and just kind of went my [[path]]. I have always had these physical [[disease]] type things in my life that helped me to [[grow]], learn and grow closer to [[the Father]]. I [[appreciate]] that. My question is--is it possible to learn in [[joy]] instead of always in [[adversity]]? Do you understand my question?

MIRIAM: Abraham, this is kind of a leftover question. In your lesson I think from last week you said that [[mortals]] learn in times of [[adversity]]; it makes us stretch and [[grow]]. Your lesson this evening especially [[touches]] me in my [[life]] because of [[problems]] I have had. I was [[diagnosed]] with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manic_depression manic depression] in my early twenties. They were like places that were rocks that I couldn't get around. I always felt like it was me being lead [[spiritually]]. By [[choice]] I wouldn't choose to work through those things, but something within just made me get around them to where I got off the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium Lithium] and just kind of went my [[path]]. I have always had these physical [[disease]] type things in my life that helped me to [[grow]], learn and grow closer to [[the Father]]. I [[appreciate]] that. My question is--is it possible to learn in [[joy]] instead of always in [[adversity]]? Do you understand my question?

ABRAHAM: Yes, now I do. The answer is yes. Lesson can be learned through [[joy]] and be easily forgotten. It is a transient joy that is on [[surface]] levels. To learn through [[adversity]] and recognize Father's [[fingerprints]] is to know real joy, deep spiritual [[worshipful]] joy. As you [[progress]] the lessons need not be so [[dramatic]] and harsh. As you [[become]] [[understanding]] in Father's ways lessons are more easily understood through more [[balanced]] [[events]]. It is [[wonderful]] that you have learned from your [[adversities]]. I would dare to say that your adversities were perhaps like scenery upon your [[path]] and Father, the [[guide]], has perhaps just told you what to look at. Do you see Father is not the sole [[cause]] of adversity and He still is always ever willing to traverse them with you. True [[experience]] leading to [[spiritual growth]] cannot be escaped if spiritual growth is your [[desire]]. You need to be [[trusting]] in how Father presents your lessons and I can guarantee your [[joy]] will grow many, many fold. Does this help? (Oh yes, yes.) One more question?

ABRAHAM: Yes, now I do. The answer is yes. Lesson can be learned through [[joy]] and be easily forgotten. It is a transient joy that is on [[surface]] levels. To learn through [[adversity]] and recognize Father's [[fingerprints]] is to know real joy, deep spiritual [[worshipful]] joy. As you [[progress]] the lessons need not be so [[dramatic]] and harsh. As you [[become]] [[understanding]] in Father's ways lessons are more easily understood through more [[balanced]] [[events]]. It is [[wonderful]] that you have learned from your [[adversities]]. I would dare to say that your adversities were perhaps like scenery upon your [[path]] and Father, the [[guide]], has perhaps just told you what to look at. Do you see Father is not the sole [[cause]] of adversity and He still is always ever willing to traverse them with you. True [[experience]] leading to [[spiritual growth]] cannot be escaped if spiritual growth is your [[desire]]. You need to be [[trusting]] in how Father presents your lessons and I can guarantee your [[joy]] will grow many, many fold. Does this help? (Oh yes, yes.) One more question?